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L. F. HECK.- SAFETY ATTACHMENT FOR- FARE BOXES. No. 416,915. "Patented Dec, 10 1889.

' INVENTOI? Zfforney I (ModeL) .L RHECK. SAFETY ATTACHMENT FOR- PARE BOXES.

Patented Dec; 10, 1889".

lavllrsulin I I151! WITNESSES z orney N PETERS. Pholwmhographu. war-mm". o. c.

UNITED m-1a.;

Loni F. 'I-IECK, OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, Assieuon OFoNEJ-IALF To MANDLEBAUM, ALL or SAME PLACE.

SAFETY ATTACHMENT FOR FARE-BOXES.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters iatent No. 416,915, dated December 10,18 8 9.

' Ag iiman filed February 5, 1887. Serial no. 226,626. (ModeL) Be it known that LLOUI F. HEOK, of Little. ment and held to re-en-gage the neck-flange Rock, in the county of Pulaski and Stateof. of the fare-receiver when this is removed from Arkansas, have invented certain new and the position given it when cash istransferred useful Improvements in Safety Attachments from the fare-box to the portable receiver.

following to be a full, clear, and exact deremoved from itssupporting-frame, Fig. 7 scription of the invention, such as will enable exhibits an'end elevation of the'fare-receiver Others skilled 111th? art to which ppcrtains and its attached lock. I i .10 to make and use the same. To carry into effect the purposes of this in- DANIEL G. FONES, JAMES A. FONES, THOMAS T. JOHNSON, AND LOUIS K. q

To all whom it may concern: lock of the receiver beingin detachedadjustf o for Fare-Boxes; and I do hereby declare the Fig. 6 is a View of the vibrating guard-lock d My invention relates to an improvement in vention a fixed mechanical device is combined safety attachments for fare-boxes. with the fare-deposit box of an ordinary fare- The nature and object of my present inbox. This mechanism embodiesaguard-lock vention are to'provide a secure and conventhat acts in conjunction with alock' that is 15 ient device whereby the deposited fares may removablyconnected to the upper end orneck be removed from the fare-receptacle of an orof a flexible portable fare receiver. Theredinary fare-receiver, and that is adapted to ceiver automatically coacts withthe guardautomatically open a passage from the farelock, that is secured to the lower. end of the deposit chamber into a receiving-bag or portfare-box proper to open a continuous way or i 20 able fare-container and close and lock both passage from the fixed fare-box to the tempothe passage from the fixed fare-deposit chamrarily-attached portable fare-receiver, which berand the passage into the portable farecan be removed, locking theguard-lock on receiver when this latter-mentioned recep the bottom of the fixed fare-box, and also contacle is removed from its temporary attachnecting a Eock-caseand itscontained lock 25 ment on the base of a fixed fare-box. that is locked in place upon thedi'scharge- With this'object in view my invention conorifice ofthe portable receiver toprevent ac sistsin certain features of construction and cess thereto until a proper key is used to give combinations of parts that will be liereinafa authorized access to aerial-e deposited within ter described, and pointed out in the claims. such a receptacle. j 1

0 In the accompanying drawings, Figure 1 is I will proceed to describe the fixed mech-' a side and top view of the attachment with anism attached to the base of a fare-box. 8o

the lock and ferrule of the portable re- Ais a containing-case,bywl1ich the device ceiver in position to enter the slideway in the is secured in place to the lower end of an orstationary frame of the device. Fig.2 is a dinary fare-box fixed in a horse'or steam car 35 plan view of the receiver-lock with top re used forpassenger purposes. The metallic moved to show its interior, the receiverbeframe B is made to fit the caseA, this frame ing in connect-ion with the frame that is sebeing providedv to sustain the contained cured to a'f'are-box and adjusted to open a mechanism in operative position. clearpassage from the deposit-chamberofthe The lower face of the'caseA is provided o fare-box to the interiorof the receiver. Fig. with parallel guide-ledges J J (Shown in is a View of the lower side of the frame of dotted lines in Fig. 2.) These guides support the safety attachment with a portion of the in sliding position the gate 0, and this gate enveloping shell removed to expose working is made with two horizontal walls that are parts. Fig. 4 represents a bottom and side parallel to each other, the lower wall con- 45 view'of the locking attachment that is fixed forming to the inner surface of the bottom to the lower end of the fare-box, a portion of plate A of the case A. Reference to Fig. 4. 5 the shell on 'the side being broken away to will show a portion of the plate A removed expose details. Fig. 5 shows a longitudinal from A to A, producing a semicircularedge section of connected parts of the device, the at A the parallel portions of the said plate 'ciprocate between these extending from A to A (see Fig. 4,) the guide-ledges J J being secured to the inner edges of these parallel portions of plate A rendering these parts stable, the guide-ledges J J being cutaway at their front ends to form inclines, for a purpose that will be hereinafter shown.

The front end of the sliding gate C (see Fig. 5) is closed to connect tom sides of the same, the vertical wall thus produced at G being grooved to form ahook that extends across the front end of the gate, as shown at G in Fig. 5.

The frame B is cut away at 8, Figs. 3 and 4, to afford space for the bodies of the hooks E, which are rigidly fastened by their rear ends to the side walls of the gate 0. The frame B has anv integral cover D made to extend across from its side walls, the lower surface of this cover having suificient clearance space between it and the bottom plate A of the case A to allow the sliding gate to reparallel surfaces, neatly fitting the space allowed for its travel. The cylindrical tube D is made to project vertically from the cover D this tube being intended to form a communicating passage with the cash-chamber of the fare-box upon which the device is secured, and it will be noticed in Fig. that. a funnel or hopper shaped bottom is formed on the cash-chamber to lead its contents to the tube D, from which it may be made to escape downwardly when the mechanism is properly adj ust-ed to permit it. The horizontal wall or cover D terminates at a point D (see Fig. 5,) and a vertical wall D is formed integral with the front side wall of the tube D. Between this vertical wall D and the end of the frame B a guard-lock Eis pivoted upon the trunnions 5 5 to permit it to have a slight vibratory movement upon these pivotal points as a center. (See Figs 2 and 6.) The sides of the guard-lock are constructed each having three parallel walls 1 3 4, that leave intersecting spaces of a proper width. Between the walls 3 4 the locking-barsf are located. These are provided with toes f 9 that are intended to engage the notches e c, formed in the side wall of the frame B, near the corners of the same. (See Fig. 2.) The location of these notches e e is such that the locking-bars f g will enter them when the frame E of the guard-lock is in an inclined position, as seen in Fig. 1, the withdrawn bolts and the, receiving-notches being shown in Figs. 2 and 3. Two'wire springs f g are secured to the inner edge of the guard-lock frame E, their free ends bearing upon the opposed ends of the locking-bars f g to cause them to engage their notches when this lock-' frame E is tipped or inclined to cause the notches and ends of the bars to line'with each other. A projecting ear is formed on the the slot 9 in the' a branch slot 9 sideof the bang to enter frame B, this slot having made to communicate with it to permit the the top and botslide against the wall I of the guard-lock E,

and it is actuated by the finger-spring m, which bears upon its bent forward end. The wall 1 is thickened or made to extend into the space occupied by the bolt m to act as a guard in advance of this locking-bolt, and thus prevent the use of a picking-tool from the outer end of the slot to disengage the bolt. The free end of the bolt m is made to extend into the slot 13 in (see Fig. 4,) and a wardly extended from slot 13 to allow the end of the bolt m to enter it when the bolt is shoved to cause its end to line with the slot, and the lock-frame E is rocked on its trunnions to causethe frame to lie parallel with the gate 0. The outer walls 3 of the frame E (see Fig. 6) are inwardly extended at a right angle to produce horizontal .flanges 14 on each side of the frame, these being designed to form a slideway forthe connected lock G and ferrule D of the portable fare-receiver D a sufficient space being allowed to permit the horizontal integral flange-G of the ferrule D to be inserted between the flanges 14: and horizontal portions u of the frame E, and it will be noticed that the vertical walls 2 2 of this frame are free from connection with the cap-plate of the lock-frame to provide open slots for the reception of the case of the lock G. The flanges 14 are made to fit into notches a in the guide-ledges J J when the lock-frame E is in an inclined position, the notches a being shown in Fig. 5, and the engagement of parts just described is exhibited in Fig. 4, and it is apparent that the sloping edges of the guide-ledges J J, together with the flanges l4,'willform a continuous slideway for the easy introduction of the flange G of the ferrule D, to which the portable fare-receiver D is secured by" wire wrapping W or other suitable means.

The fare-receiver consists of a cylindrical ferrule D, to which the portable fare-receiver D. is secured, as just stated, a novel lock, with its frame, being made'to have sliding and locked engagement with the flange G, integrally formed upon the upper part of the ferrule. (See Fig. 7.)

The lock-case G is made of plate metal and has depending flanges b b,-forn1ed'integral with the top plate. These are made to extend downwardly and leave a narrow slitbetween their free ends and the upper surface of the laterally-extended flanges G of the base-plate of the lock. Openings '0 vare provided at each end of the vertical front plate G of the lock-case .G. (See Fig. 7.)

The mechanism of the lock of the portable fare-receiver D is'a modified form of a tumbler-lock of approved construction, which is adapted to suit the service to which it is applied. It'consists, essentially, of a flat slidethe side of the frame 13,

branch slot 12 is down- IIO bolt 0. (seari g This boltOis cutaway to receive the cylindrical key-post V, supported in Vertical position by the insertion collet it, (see Fig. 2,) madeintegral with the,

top plate of the lock, the key-post being thus held to be rotated by the key, which is inserted in the lock to remove it from the flange G when access is desired to the interior of the receptacle D, a key-slot a being cut in the body of the post V to allow the key to enterthe lock.

A lateral projection as is made on the keypost V and adapted to slide beneath the spring aetuated tumblers h h and permit the key. to operate the tumblers and bring their slots 19 in line, so that the projecting guardstud p, which is fixed upon the slide-bolt O,

willenter these tumbler-slots and allow the slide-bolt O to slide under the aetionof the projection 00, which, with the turn of the key, impinges the edge of a slot 00, formed in the bolt. Now, in order to render the operation of this look automatic, the tumblersh h. are

furnished with extended limbs 72, 723, which project to cross the opening or space o, formed 1 in the lock-case G. The tumblers thus constructed will be operated to bring their slots inalignment by the combined spring action of the limbs 71. it and the abutment of the tachment, of which B is the frame, and which project into the open space'u of the lock-case G. A jointed bar F is pivoted at 10, (see Fig. 5,) and is made to extend lengthwise of the frame B, (see Fig. 2,) its forward end F being opposite the projecting end I of the bell-crank I. The normal position of the jointed bar F is shown in Fig. 1', and it will be noticed that the bar is bent at its joint Z, which has the effect of slightly shortening it. This position of the bar is assumed when the portable fare-receiver is disengaged, as shown in this figure.

When the lock-case and its attached farereceptacle is inserted and made to slide into the open end E of the frame B and up the inclines a a, the toe I of the bell-crank lin the lock G will come opposite the end F of the bar F and when the guard-lock is vibrated on its trunnions 5 to bring its frame parallel with the sliding gate C the portion of the jointed bar F that enters the lock-case G:

will afford a purchase upon the bar to straighten and thus lengthen it, causing its guard-lock frameE. With this frame Ein v a level position the abutment of the barwith the bell-crank just described will have. a

on the slide-bar O, and thus release this catch 1 from looking. engagement with the flange G,

which flange laterally extends from the ferrule D, being made to slide in the guideways y y, formed in the base-plate G of lockcase G. (8% Fig. 7 and. also Fig.3.) 'In this plate the. open slot '5 and locking-shoullug e in position to enter theslot and be tendencyto slide the projectinglug eiformed I locked toithe shoulder 1," or upon the inside M of the ferrule Reference to Fig. 2 will show a hook rse cured to the inner surface of. the side wall 2 ofthe lock-case G. This hook is of sufficient length to permit its shoulder to engage with the end of the locking-bolt m. Said bolt forms a portion of the securing mechanism of the gpard-lock E, the relative proportion and location of the hook't and bolt on being such that the insertion of the lock-case G into proper place in the guard-lock frame E will cause the bolt m to move lengthwise and dislodge it from its locking contact in the slot 13 and bring it opposite the slot 12. The

D, as shown in dotted lines in bent end of the bolt m, will yield when this contact of parts takes place.

Upon the front edge of the flange G ahook spring g, that has bearing contact with the j i J00" or depending rib G is. formed] on its under.

side'to engage with the groove made on the vG is inserted and depressedto aposition in i the same horizontal plane shown in Fig. 5.: Ingoperating the portable attached ferrule D and lock G are inserted in look G the side walls of the lock-case G and with this gate, as

fare-receiver its j no place in connection with the pivoted guard hook tin the lock Gimpinging upon the locking-bars f, g, and m of the guard-lock E, releasing their secured contact with the slots e c'-and.13 g of the frame B, so thatthe frame may be vibrated sufliciently to bring it level. The toes g' ofthe bar 9 andmof that sliding bolt on will enterthe branch slots g and 12 of the frame B and permit such an oscillation of the frame. Simultaneously with the operation just mentioned the depression of the lock-frame to form hooked engagement with the gateC will straighten the jointed bar F and thus disengage the catch e from the terrule D and its attached plate G by action of the bell-crank I, which the bar F abuts upon.

The tumblers h h are broughtinto proper position to allow the bell-crank I to move the connected bolt 0 and its attached lug e by the abutment of the end of the, wall 2 of the guardlock E. When the lock E is properly engaged j with the gate 0, the releaseof the lug 63 will allow the ferrule D, its flange G, and theat engagement therewith when the guard-lock E is raised to the position shown in Fig. 5, said hooks being shown in dotted lines. WVhen the fares are ti'ansferred to the portable fare-i receiver D the simple retractile movement of this detachable portion 'of the apparatus will cause the flange G of the ferrule D to enter the guideways y 3 on the baseplate G of the lock G. When this movement has caused the hooks 1-1 on the sliding gate 0 to strike upon the front portion of the frame B, the lock G and flange G will be correctly adjusted in relation to each other, and the guardlock E may be tipped or inclined, as shown in Fig. 1, which movement, when completed, will secure the lock G and flanged ferrule together, the several bolt-s of the guard-lock will assume a normal or locked position-in their slots, and the portable fare-receiver may be slid out of the frame B with its contents sealed intact, and cannot be removed without 1 a proper key or a mutilation of the receptacle.

The lock that is aflixed to the fare-receptacle D maybe altered in regard to its tumblers to permit different-shaped wards cut in each 3 key to prevent a uniformity of the locks and keys.

legitimate scope of my invention.

act forms herein shown; but,

1. In a safety attachment for fare-boxes, the Y combination, with a frame and a lock-frame pivoted in said frame, of a removable farereceiver and a lock adapted to automatically close and open the mouth of the receiver by its passage through the lock-frame, substantially as set forth.

2. The combination, with a frame and a look-frame pivoted therein, of a removable fare-receiver and a lock for automatically closing and opening the mouth of the receiver by its passage through the lock-frame, substantially as set forth.

3. The combination, with a frame anda lock-frame pivoted therein, of a removable fare-receiver, a lock forautomatically closing the mouth of the receiver by its passage through the lock-frame, and a sliding gate adapted to close the inlet of the'frame when the receiver is removed, substantially-as set forth.

4. The combination, with a framesecured to a fare-box and a pivoted lock-frame, of a removable farereceiver and a guard lock adapted to close the mouth of the receiver while passing through the lock-frame, substantially as set forth.

5. The combination, with a frame having a fare-inlet, of a removable fare-receiver and .a sliding gate adapted to interlock with the latter and close the inlet by the removal of .the' receiver from the frame, substantially as vided with guide-ledges, of a sliding gate provided with books and a pivoted guardlock that holds the gate in closed position when the front end of the guard-lock is depressed to engage the hooks of the gate, substantially as set forth.

8. In asafety attachment for fare-boxes, the combination, with a rectangular frame, a vertical fare-conducting tube, and a sliding gate having hooks extended from its end, of a pivoted guard-lock adapted tolock in an inclined position while in locked adjustment with the extended hooks of the sliding gate, substan tially as set forth.

9. In a safety attachment for fare-boxes, the

; combination, with a rectangular frame, a slid- Other'slight changes might be made in the constructive features of this device Without a violation ofthe spirit or exceeding the I do not; therefore desire to restrict myself to the exi ing gate, and a guard-lock pivoted to vibrate in the frame and be locked in an inclined position thereto, of a portable fare-receiver and its lock, which is adapted to slide the lockingbolts of the guard-lock to permit it to be vibrated on its trunnions, substantially as set Having fully described my invention, what forth. 7

10. In a safety attachment for fare-boxes, the combination, with a rectangular frame, its vertical fare-conducting tube, guideways, and sliding gate, of a pivoted guard-lock that locks itself in an inclined position, and also looks the gate to close the box of the fare-conducting tube when the guard-lock is in a secured inclined adjustment, substantially as set forth.

1.1. Ina safety attachment for fare-boxes, the combination, with a rectangular. frame and its vibrating guard-lock and a sliding gate provided with a grooved front edge, of a portable fare-receiver and its detachable lock, the fare receiver being furnished with a hooked flange that-is adapted to engage the groove of the sliding gate and move it when the guard-lock is vibrated to throw it in a plane parallel to the face of the sliding gate, stibstantially as set forth.

12. In a safety attachment for sliding gate, a fare-conducting tube that is closed by the gate, and a pivoted guard-lock fare-boxes, the combination, with a rectangular frame, its

that holds the gate in closed adjustment, of a portable fare-receiver provided with a lock that is adapted to be released from the receiver and be held in position in the frame of the guard-lock to re-engagethe flange of the ferrule of the receiver and be locked thereto when the receiver is removed from engagement with a fixed fare-box to which the rectangular frame is attached, substantially asset orth.

13. A safety attachment for fare-boxes, consisting, essentially, of a rectangular frame, a fare-conducting tube, a sliding gate to close this/tube, a guard-lockthat is pivoted to oscillate in the frame and lock thereto in an inclined position, two extended hooks that are attached to the sliding gate and that engage the inclined end of the guard-lock frame, and a portable fare-receiver, with its detachable lockthat coacts with the'guard-lock and sliding gate to afford a passage from the fixed fare-box to the portable receiver and close both the fare box and receiver when the receiver is withdrawn from connection with the fare-box, substantially as set forth.

In testimony "whereof I have signed this specification in the presence of two subscribing witnesses. a LOUI F. l-IECK. Witnesses:

'W LLIAM P. PArgroN,

GEORGE F; Dowhme, 

